This is the LadySmith J-frame revolver chambered in 38 special +P. Smith &Wesson knows you can’t build an effective and correct handgun withoutfirst knowing and talking to the actual shooter. That has always been aSmith & Wesson trademark…they listen. Smith & Wesson, the first and mostrespected manufacturer for womens’ handguns has designed LadySmith smallframe revolvers because they believe that women should have the power todefend themselves…and that power is best found in a Smith & Wesson. TheSmith & Wesson J-Frame has become the most popular small frame personaldefense revolver on the market. With decades of reliable performance to itscredit, the J-frame line offers models capable of firing .22 LR, .22Magnum&reg;, .38 S&W Special and the more powerful .357 Magnum&reg; loads. Smith & Wesson offers these revolvers from our production, M&P, Pro Series,and Classics lines in three diverse hammer designs; internal, exposed andshrouded.